Galileo India offers the latest in service enhancing software

Company press release, December 20, 2002

New Delhi

Galileo India today launched Galileo ViewTrip on wireless. Galileos ViewTrip on Wireless is an extension of its ViewTrip functionality to Internet/WAP-enabled devices. Using the new wireless functionality, travellers can view flight, car and hotel details, including hotel-driving directions. They can also request flight status notifications for their flights. These notifications can be sent to any e-mail address, including the wireless devices. ViewTrip functionality is available through any device that has Internet capability, for reservations booked through Galileo

Said Ms. Seema Luthra, General Manager, Galileo India, ?The Galileo ViewTrip on wireless lets users view their own travel details ? anywhere, anytime. The Galileo ViewTrip on wireless is a great way for travel agents to increase customer service on a 24x7basis.

The business traveler now has instant access to the information he or she needs right on hand. With Galileo Wireless?, travellers can view all booked itineraries, flight information, schedules and car and hotel bookings. They also can receive notification of changes to gates, arrivals and departures, and rebook flights when needed. Galileo Wireless is available for all bookings made on Galileo and can be accessed through WAP enabled devices.

Galileo India today has over 3,512 agency locations with 16 service centers and 6 training centers across India. Galileo offers about 25,000 man-hours of training every year. It has now in its embrace over 501 airlines, 34 car rental companies and 51,000 hotel properties worldwide. It has also achieved the status of having the maximum number of Airlines in India with secured sell agreements.

Galileo India is the National Distribution Company of Galileo International, the leading global travel and technology distribution company. Galileo India commenced operations in 1994 and within a span of seven years, the company has extended its network to over 97 cities with 18 dedicated offices.

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